Vincent Tshituka returns to lead a reshuffled Sharks team against Cardiff in the URC. With several locks unavailable due to injury, Tshituka shifts from his usual loose-forward role to the second row. Other changes include Nick Hatton replacing Siya Kolisi at Number 8, and the return of Springbok stars Makazole Mapimpi and Jordan Hendrikse.
Vincent Tshituka returns to action for the Sharks as skipper of a rejigged lineup to face Cardiff at Arms Park in the Vodacom URC on Saturday.
A shortage of locks due to injury sees Tshituka starting in the second row instead of his customary loose-forward role.
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